Aspen Heights announced Tuesday that it is increasing its previous offer of assistance for residents of Columbia Regency mobile home park, but residents had to sign papers on Tuesday to support rezoning.

Kimberly-Clark Corp. recalled Kotex tampon products from stores across the country, but no locations in Columbia were affected. The recalled tampons were contaminated with bacterium and were shipped to several Missouri Walmarts, including many in the Kansas City area.

In Centralia, Boone County's second-largest city, residents and business owners desire economic growth for their community — while preserving its small-town character. Missourian staff photographer Pinar Istek has captured images of a community determined to maintain its values.

Columbia City View, an interactive online map of the city, is live and includes five maps: One that shows natural features, another with aerial photography, a printer-friendly city map, a zoning map and a base city street map.